diff --git a/backend/Minio_Storage/minioConnection.py b/backend/Minio_Storage/minioConnection.py
index 93c53620..67637305 100644
--- a/backend/Minio_Storage/minioConnection.py
+++ b/backend/Minio_Storage/minioConnection.py
@@ -21,5 +21,5 @@ def minioConnect(env):
         # endpoint="minio.mzansi-innovation-hub.co.za",
         access_key=minioAccess,
         secret_key=minioSecret,
-        secure=True
+        secure=False
         )
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